Elevated Ramen Egg Drop (Print)

A comforting bowl of creamy ramen with tender egg ribbons, fresh greens, and toasted sesame notes.

# Ingredients:

→ Broth Base

01 - 2 cups water
02 - 1 package (3 oz) instant ramen noodles (any flavor, vegetarian if desired)
03 - 1 seasoning packet (from ramen)
04 - 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
05 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

→ Egg Mixture

06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 1 tablespoon milk or cream (optional)

→ Vegetables & Garnishes

08 - 1/2 cup baby spinach or bok choy, chopped
09 - 2 scallions, thinly sliced
10 - 1/2 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
11 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
12 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add instant ramen noodles and seasoning packet; cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
02 - Stir in soy sauce and toasted sesame oil. Add chopped spinach or bok choy and corn kernels; simmer for 1 minute.
03 - Whisk together eggs and milk or cream (if using) in a small bowl until fully blended.
04 - Reduce soup to a gentle simmer. Slowly stream the egg mixture into the soup while stirring gently with chopsticks or fork to form silky ribbons.
05 - Continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes until eggs are set and noodles are tender.
06 - Ladle soup into bowls. Top with sliced scallions, toasted sesame seeds, and freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like you spent an hour in the kitchen when you actually invested mere minutes.
  • The egg ribbons create this luxurious, silky texture that makes instant ramen feel like a completely different dish.
  • It's flexible enough to adapt to whatever vegetables are hiding in your fridge.
02 -
  • If you drizzle the eggs into a boiling soup instead of a gentle simmer, they'll scramble into chunks instead of silky ribbons—temperature control is everything here.
  • Toasted sesame oil is non-negotiable; the regular kind tastes flat and won't give you that nutty depth that makes people ask what your secret ingredient is.
03 -
  • Whisk your eggs with a fork just before adding them—if they sit too long they'll separate and won't ribbon as beautifully.
  • Don't skip toasting your sesame seeds in a dry pan for thirty seconds; it unlocks their nuttiness and transforms the garnish from an afterthought into something memorable.
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